Teacher of Girls PE - Maternity Cover in St Helens

Achieving the Highest Standards Together. Cowley International College has a long history of providing exceptional sport and PE opportunities for Year 7 – 13 students. The college has strong links with professional sporting organisations including St Helens Rugby League. Saints have their training facilities within our college and provide a unique partnership that is aspirational for students and the community. The students have opportunities to study PE at GCSE, BTEC and A level and participate and learn various sports in and out of lessons.

The college has excellent facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, 3G sports pitches, hard court area, a cricket pitch and 3 rugby pitches. This post offers a fantastic opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher. We are looking for a team player with aspirations of leadership who is committed to students' learning and can inspire students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 for academic and sporting excellence.

The successful candidate will have:

• Skills and knowledge of teaching at KS3 and KS4 and an interest in developing this at KS5
• The energy and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Strong subject knowledge of the PE curriculum
• A determination to achieve exceptional results
• A firm commitment to extra-curricular and enrichment for all students
• Skills to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents
• A flexible and positive approach to school life

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the shortlisting process, an online search (including social media) will be carried out as part of the school’s due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Working at Cowley International College: Our staff are our most important asset and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training.

We offer:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• ‘TLC’ sessions investing in personal development for all colleagues
• Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
• Teachers’ Pension/Local government pension schemes and recognised continuous service
• Free flu vaccine
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme

Cowley is a high school and Sixth Form College with approximately 1500 students of which approximately 250 are in the Sixth Form. Cowley is steeped in history and is one of the oldest schools in St Helens, if not the oldest having been founded in 1716. Cowley is a warm, caring and vibrant community and an exciting place to work – there is always something happening here in our college, whether that be dance shows, sporting events, clubs or special guest talks. When we say to our new students that ‘there is something for everyone’ in terms of extra-curricular, we really mean it! Our extracurricular timetable covers two sides of A4 and whether a student’s interest be chess, reading, science or sport, we will likely have a club for them to join.

At Cowley International College, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging. Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role or to arrange a visit, please contact Hollie Bridge, on 01744 678030 or email: jobapps@cowleysthelens.org.uk

Closing date: 22 September 2026

Start Date: November 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. This is an Enhanced Disclosure post. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.